We all know that caterpillars metamorphose—but what about fish? Dawn Roje of The Explore21 Solomon Islands Expedition is studying the metamorphosis of flatfishes and collecting specimens on the expedition.

Now researching aboard the Alucia in the Solomon Islands, expedition member Chris Filardi, who is the director of Pacific Programs in the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, reports back about exploring the "white sand and azure holes" of coral lagoons in the archipelago.

Researchers on The Explore21 Solomon Islands Expedition in the (amazing) Solomon Islands are aboard an (amazing) research vessel, the Alucia. Museum researcher and expedition member Chris Filardi reports on the ship.